Last week, The Telegraph published a headline that claimed decriminalization made Vancouver “the fentanyl capital of the world.” The piece featured shocking photography, lacked context and had questionable reporting. Tyee senior editor Jackie Wong writes. Published July 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/07/16/What-Telegraph-Got-Wrong-Downtown-Eastside/

What the Telegraph Got Wrong about the Downtown Eastside

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